Crawford-Lehigh RC40 40-Feet Retractable Clothesline
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Crawford-Lehigh RC40 40-Feet Retractable Clothesline
Customer Review: Sturdy with adjustments
Summary: 5 Stars
Went and purchased sturdy hook after reading other reviews plus stronger screws. Works like a dream love it!!Customer Review: Just the right thing
Summary: 5 Stars
This was the perfect fit for what I needed. I can take down the clothesline when I need to entertain.Customer Review: A Good Choice
Summary: 4 Stars
I have three retractable clotheslines installed on the T poles I erected in the backyard. The clotheslines are similar in design but represent three different brands, Butts (in the rear), Sunline, and the Crawford-Lehigh RC40 40-Foot Retractable Clothesline. All are retractable 40-foot lines, but the Lehigh design differs from most other retractable lines I've seen or used, and I've gone through many of these things. The mounting bracket for the Lehigh is metal and swivels smoothly, a feature handy during installation and tightening of the line. I think that the Lehigh has a sturdier design because the body of the durable plastic case extends to give firm support for the mounting bracket. On other clotheslines only two thin pieces of plastic support the mounting bracket. Also note when choosing a retractable clothesline that the Lehigh uses a two pronged hook on which to fasten and anchor the line. Other models use a larger circular attachment on which to wrap and anchor the clothesline. I prefer the hook design.
To get a nice, taut clothesline, pull the clothesline tight with one hand while holding onto a short segment of line pulled out from the line reel. Wrap the taut rope one or two turns around the anchor hook. Then pull slightly on the other end of the line. Let go and it will retract tightly into its protective case.
Finally:
Of the three clothesline mounted on our clothesline pole, we like the Lehigh best of all. It maintains its tautness during and after use, is easy to install, and is fairly simple to tighten.
In less than a month the metal rivets at the pivoting points of the hinge are beginning to rust. Buyers may want to coat those points with spray oil, clear nail polish or a sealer.
Customer Review: Glad I Bought It
Summary: 4 Stars
I really like my clothesline! I hung it between my privacy fence and my deck, and it's the perfect spot for it; I like that when I'm entertaining, I can just let it retract and it's out of sight.
That said, it could be better designed as far as the retraction goes.
The problem comes in when you're not using the full 40 ft. When open and in use, you have to loop it around the little pedicle at the bottom of the housing to keep it from retracting and to keep the line taut. However, looping it around and keeping the line super-taut at the same time is nearly impossible, so the line does sag a little too much. Because I hung the line so high up, it's okay as long as I double my sheets when hanging them, but otherwise they would drag on the ground. In effect, it takes longer for sheets to dry.
I would recommend using this clothesline, and I plan on purchasing another one of these. But I think the manufacturer should consider fixing this little glitch.
Customer Review: Great product for the money...no sagging issues
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought two of these and they're great. They're easy to install & remove because of the keyhole-shaped holes in the bracket...all I have to do is lift it off of the screws to take it off. I sometimes take one from outside and put it inside on some screws I leave in the wall so that I can dry clothes inside if it's raining...takes 2 seconds and doesn't require any tools.
Some of the reviews I read mentioned sagging issues. I wrap the rope around the cleat at the bottom of the housing twice and haven't had any sagging problems at all. Wrap it around once, pull it tight, then pull some slack out of the unit itself to wrap it around a second time. Works great.